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She is believed to be the first woman convicted for criticising the ruler, who is described as "immune and inviolable" in the constitution.

She was on bail awaiting an appeal of her sentence. Women are rarely jailed for political crimes in Kuwait.

At least three youths and several former opposition members and activists also are among the pardoned. The political trials have drawn criticism from human rights groups and anger at home. Earlier this month the Middle East director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) Joe Stork said Kuwait was unfairly punishing people who expressed their political opinions.